Leader of the Opposition (Norton)

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Leader of HM Loyal Opposition
Chef de l'opposition loyale de Sa Majeste
Leider van Zijne Majesteits Loyale Oppositie
Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Norton
Flag of Norton
Incumbent
Tobey Wyles

since 6 January 2023
StyleThe Right Honourable
Member ofEstates General
Shadow Cabinet
AppointerLargest political party not in government
Term lengthWhile leader/nominated candidate of the largest party not in government
Inaugural holderDavid Brooke
Formation18 October 2021

The Leader of His Majesty's Opposition, more commonly known simply as the Leader of the Opposition, is the politician who leads the official opposition in the Kingdom of Norton. The leader of the opposition by convention leads the largest party not within the government: where one party wins outright this is the party leader of the second largest political party in the Estates General. The position is currently held by Tobey Wyles since the January 2023 election.

Role

The Leader of the Opposition is often viewed as an alternative Prime Minister, and is appointed as a member of the Privy Council. They often lead an Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet, which scrutinises the actions of the cabinet and offers alternative policies in a plethora of portfolios.

List of Leaders of the Opposition

No. Name Portrait Tenure in office Political party
From To
1 David Brooke 18 October 2021 19 February 2022 SDP
- Vacant 19 February 2022 6 January 2023
2 Tobey Wyles 6 January 2023 present National Party